Proceeds will benefit the Gen Giammanco Foundation, a non-profit organization
that provides financial support to student athletes to assist in their pursuit of both scholastic and athletic success in Santa Cruz County.

The Legendary California Beer Festival (CBF) is proud to be back in Santa Cruz County for the 5th Annual California Beer Festival at beautiful Aptos Village Park in Aptos!

Friday, August 7th - Food and Beer Paring Competition5:30 - 8:30 pm
tart your weekend off at CBF Food And Beer Pairing Competition! Local Chefs paired with Local Breweries teamed up and competing for YOUR Vote for best food and beer pairing! This VIP event includes food samples, beer, live music and (1) CBF souvenir pint glass! You must be 21 years of age or older to attend.

Featured Pairings:

The Cremer House w/ Santa Cruz Mtn Brewing

Aptos St. BBQ w/ Sante Adarius

HopHead Gastropub w/ Craft Artisan Ales

Desserts by Whole Foods Market

Duke's Smoked Meats w/ Burt's Honey Wheat

Saturdayâ€‹, August 8th - â€‹â€‹Craft Beer Heaven â€‹12:30 - 5 pm
(VIP Session begins at 11: 30 am, General Admission Gates at 12:30 pm, Beer Sampling 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm)
Saturday's Craft Beer Heaven is THE event for any new or seasoned craft beer drinker and enthusiast! Expand your mind and pallet as you sample from over 85 Craft Beers on tap, live music, mouthwatering food and maybe get in a game or two of Bocce Ball! The main goal of CBFs "Craft Beer Heaven" is to shine a light on the Craft Beer Movement and celebrate great beer! Space is very limited and you must be 21 years of age or older to attend.

Sunday, August 9th - â€‹Hamburger & Hops Music Festival - 11:30 am - 5:30 pm (No Beer Sampling)
Its Sunday Funday at CBF! Bring the family, blankets and chairs to CBF's Hamburger & Hops Music Festival! This Sunday Funday in the Park will feature Gourmet Burgers, Craft Beer and an amazing Live Entertainment lineup! Tickets are $10 at the door Kids 12 and under are Free. There is NO beer sampling on Sunday, beer and food will be available for purchase. Space is limited!